Mayor Mamdani Moves to Gracie Mansion, Leaves Queens One-Bedroom Behind
Mayor Mamdani Moves to Gracie Mansion, Leaves Queens One-Bedroom Behind – NYC’s new leader transitions from flooded apartment to historic mayoral residence
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Rabbi Welcomes Mamdani’s New Protest Rules at NYC Houses of Worship
Rabbi Welcomes Mamdani’s New Protest Rules at NYC Houses of Worship – Jewish leader hails executive order protecting religious institutions
Mamdani Makes Historic Inauguration Vow: Government Will Deliver for Working New Yorkers
Mamdani Makes Historic Inauguration Vow: Government Will Deliver for Working New Yorkers – Youngest Muslim, immigrant mayor sworn in on Quran at City Hall; progressive agenda emerges
Mamdani Campaign Organizes Mass Volunteer Army for Delivery and Community Engagement
Mamdani Campaign Organizes Mass Volunteer Army for Delivery and Community Engagement – Mayor mobilizes grassroots supporters for canvassing, food distribution, housing counseling in first weeks of administration
Hochul and Mamdani Navigate Ideological Divide on Israel, Housing, Economic Policy
Hochul and Mamdani Navigate Ideological Divide on Israel, Housing, Economic Policy – State and city leaders chart divergent courses on Palestinian aid, property taxes, and social spending
Mamdani Launches Major Public Bathroom Expansion Initiative
Mamdani Launches Major Public Bathroom Expansion Initiative – City commits $4 million to modular restroom installations across five boroughs
Mamdani Appoints New Housing Commissioner to Lead City Preservation Agenda
Mamdani Appoints New Housing Commissioner to Lead City Preservation Agenda – Deputy Mayor Dina Levy takes helm of Housing Preservation and Development amid ambitious affordability goals
Council Employee Detained by ICE During Routine Immigration Hearing; Mayor Mamdani Calls Incident Assault on Democracy
Council Employee Detained by ICE During Routine Immigration Hearing; Mayor Mamdani Calls Incident Assault on Democracy – Federal immigration officials detain city worker in Nassau County; political leaders demand immediate release
Federal Judge Blocks Mamdani Housing Intervention in Pinnacle Sale
Federal Judge Blocks Mamdani Housing Intervention in Pinnacle Sale – Court denies mayor’s bid to delay bankruptcy auction of 5,000 rent-stabilized apartments
Rental Aid Program Audit Raises Questions About Mamdani Expansion Plans
Rental Aid Program Audit Raises Questions About Mamdani Expansion Plans – State Comptroller Identifies Inefficiencies and Cost-Saving Opportunities
Adams Rent Freeze Gamble Backfires, Clearing Path for Mamdani Policy
Adams Rent Freeze Gamble Backfires, Clearing Path for Mamdani Policy – Former Mayor’s Failed Board Appointment Creates Opening for Immediate Mayoral Control
Mamdani Launches First 100 Days of Ambitious Governance
Mamdani Launches First 100 Days of Ambitious Governance – Mayor Moves Quickly on Executive Orders and Early Promises
Free 2-Care Program Launches Universal Childcare Movement in NYC
Free 2-Care Program Launches Universal Childcare Movement in NYC – Mayor Mamdani Achieves Major Campaign Win With Hochul Partnership
Schools Chancellor Samuels Outlines Integration and Equity Priorities
Schools Chancellor Samuels Outlines Integration and Equity Priorities – Mamdani Reverses Mayoral Control Stance, Embraces System for School Governance
Jewish Community, Mayor Clash Over Pro-Hamas Protest Response
Jewish Community, Mayor Clash Over Pro-Hamas Protest Response – Mamdani First Uses Terrorist Label for Hamas After Late Condemnation
Fifteen Thousand NYC Nurses Strike Over Pay, Safety, Working Conditions
Fifteen Thousand NYC Nurses Strike Over Pay, Safety, Working Conditions – Historic Labor Action Tests Mayor Mamdani’s First Crisis Management
Mamdani’s Sanctuary City Stand Defies Federal Immigration Crackdown
Mamdani’s Sanctuary City Stand Defies Federal Immigration Crackdown – NYC Mayor Vows No ICE Cooperation Amid Federal Agency Tensions
Private Subway Built Manhattan’s Riches, Public Control Brought Decay
Private Subway Built Manhattan’s Riches, Public Control Brought Decay – Historic City Hall Station Reveals Capitalism’s Transportation Legacy
NYC Child Welfare Commissioner Resigns as Mamdani Administration Begins Leadership Transition
NYC Child Welfare Commissioner Resigns as Mamdani Administration Begins Leadership Transition – Jess Dannhauser steps down after four years heading Administration for Children’s Services amid new mayoral transition
Mamdani Faces Police Shooting Crises and Mental Health Response Questions
Mamdani Faces Police Shooting Crises and Mental Health Response Questions – Mayor tested on policing reform as two fatal NYPD incidents raise debate over crisis response alternatives
Mayor Mamdani Makes Theater Accessible: 1500 Free Tickets Distributed at Under the Radar Festival
Mayor Mamdani Makes Theater Accessible: 1500 Free Tickets Distributed at Under the Radar Festival – Newly elected NYC mayor joins landmark arts initiative to democratize live performance across five boroughs
Hochul and Mamdani Announce Free Childcare for Two-Year-Olds: New York’s Boldest Affordability Push
Hochul and Mamdani Announce Free Childcare for Two-Year-Olds: New York’s Boldest Affordability Push – Governor and Mayor collaborate on universal early care expansion targeting high-need neighborhoods first
Mamdani Defends NYC Sanctuary Status Against Federal Immigration Crackdowns
Mamdani Defends NYC Sanctuary Status Against Federal Immigration Crackdowns – Mayor commits to protecting immigrants and refusing ICE cooperation despite Trump administration pressure
Mamdani’s Pinnacle Intervention Blocked: Judge Rejects Bid to Delay Bankruptcy Sale of 5,100 Apartments
Mamdani’s Pinnacle Intervention Blocked: Judge Rejects Bid to Delay Bankruptcy Sale of 5,100 Apartments – Federal court sides with real estate interests over mayor’s tenant protection effort in early housing setback
Mayor Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Tackling Gun Violence, Junk Fees, and Crackdowns
Mayor Mamdani’s First 100 Days: Tackling Gun Violence, Junk Fees, and Crackdowns – Early achievements include historic gun violence decline, subscription trap crackdown, and strict landlord enforcement
Mamdani Defends Indian Student Activist Umar Khalid as India Condemns NYC Mayor’s Involvement
Mamdani Defends Indian Student Activist Umar Khalid as India Condemns NYC Mayor’s Involvement – NYC mayor’s letter to detained activist triggers diplomatic rebuke from Modi government
Cea Weaver Appointment Sparks Controversy Over Past Social Media Posts
Cea Weaver Appointment Sparks Controversy Over Past Social Media Posts – Mamdani defends housing activist despite resurfaced tweets calling homeownership weapon of white supremacy
Mamdani’s Housing Reform Executive Orders: Attacking the Crisis Head-On
Mamdani’s Housing Reform Executive Orders: Attacking the Crisis Head-On – Mayor issues suite of orders targeting permitting delays, unfair landlord practices, and vacant city land
Mamdani Meets Privately With Steven Spielberg: Questions of Billionaire Access and Democratic Accountability
Mamdani Meets Privately With Steven Spielberg: Questions of Billionaire Access and Democratic Accountability – NYC mayor’s closed-door encounter with filmmaker raises transparency concerns amid campaign promises to limit wealthy influence